The Open Eye group has bolstered its campaign against the statutory nature of the Early Years Foundation Stage by enlisting the support of two renowned children's authors, Philip Pullman and Michael Morpurgo (see News, page 4).
The inappropriate nature of some of the literacy goals for young children is a particular focus of the campaign's attention, and indeed has long attracted criticism from early years experts who otherwise welcome the EYFS and have no quarrel with its mandatory status.
In the National Year of Reading, it is particularly important that we don't forget the fundamental importance of good books for children - as a source of joy, wonder and reflection, as well as profound learning experiences.
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